NABC Chapter 670: Chapter 670 - Solarion Prideborn
Chapter 670: Chapter 670 - Solarion Prideborn
Chapter 670: Chapter 670 - Solarion Prideborn
Northern Gate.
Charmelyn and Skywarden vs Marquis Orias.
Marquis Orias. This demon at first glance doesn't even seem like a demon. Picture this: a creature with the head of a lion, golden-red wings, golden-red armor, a halo floating above its head, and a magical staff in hand. It practically looks more like a celestial warrior than a demon.
But no, this is definitely a Named Demon. Among the four Named Demons currently present, Marquis Orias holds the lowest rank. Even so, its presence is intimidating-especially since it is a magic user and it can fly.
Seriously, why are all the Named Demons that keep appearing either capable of flying or ridiculously massive?
Every encounter has involved aerial opponents or towering giants. Fighting them is beyond exhausting; it's downright infuriating.
The reality is that for players, having the ability to fly is far from common. Only a handful of people can do it naturally, like Elincia, Or Kingsley who can transform into a flying beast. Others, like Livelywood, rely on elemental skills for boosted jumps, or like Goldrich, use hovering platforms, which still demand incredible mana control and mobility.
Then there are those who fly by partnering with their Spirit Beasts, such as Broken with Polly or Booba on his Wyvern. Without any of these options, dealing with airborne foes like Marquis Orias feels like an insurmountable challenge.
[Marquis Orias - Solarion Prideborn Lv. 262]
[Named Demon - Ranking 59]
Charmelyn and Skywarden finally closed the distance to The Demon, though their approach clearly drew skepticism from everyone watching. How in the world could Charmelyn, the assassin, or Skywarden, the tank, possibly stand a chance against Marquis Orias-a flying magic-user hovering well out of reach? Just how?
The two close-range fighters stood ready, preparing for a battle that seemed nearly impossible to win.
Unlike other demons, Marquis Orias wasn't one for excessive talk. He merely spun his magic staff in the air, and moments later, glowing magic circles appeared on the ground below.
From these circles emerged... something truly terrifying.
Spectral lions.
A pack of them. Their bodies looked as if they were formed from ash, with glimmering silver armor covering parts of their forms. Their manes flowed in an elegant motion, as if caught in an unnatural wind. One by one, the lions let out deep, guttural roars, a chilling sound that echoed like a hunt was about to begin.
Charmelyn tightened her grip on her dual daggers, while Skywarden raised his massive shield in front of him.
"A summoner, huh? Figures he's flying up there, keeping himself safe," Skywarden muttered.
Charmelyn nodded slightly, crouching in preparation for a sprint.@@@@
"I'll distract the lions. You take down that floating bastard," he said.
The assault was intense, but the copies couldn't withstand Orias's counterattacks. One by one, they shattered and dissolved into nothingness, leaving Charmelyn exposed.
Her balance broke, and she began to tumble uncontrollably toward the ground.
From below, Skywarden surged forward, shouldering his way through the pack of spectral
lions. Reaching her just in time, he raised his massive shield, intercepting her fall and bracing
her against its sturdy surface.
Charmelyn took a deep breath, her body steadying as she regained composure amidst the
storm of battle.
"Ready?" Skywarden grunted.
Without waiting for an answer, another massive surge of energy erupted from his shield. The force launched Charmelyn skyward with astonishing speed.
Twisting midair, she unleashed her signature acrobatics, flipping gracefully and summoning another wave of clones to propel herself forward. With precision, she hurtled toward Marquis Orias once more, her clones forming a dazzling formation around her as she closed the distance with the relentless demon.
It was nothing short of an insane performance, leaving everyone watching in awe. But this strategy wasn't sustainable.
As Charmelyn continued her relentless assaults in the air, the situation on the ground began to deteriorate. Skywarden, now overwhelmed, was struggling against the onslaught of spectral lions. The summoned beasts closed in, their sheer numbers and aggression making it nearly impossible for him to move freely.
The dilemma was clear: they needed to take out the spectral summons first. But doing so was pointless-Marquis Orias would simply call forth another wave. The real target was the demon himself, but he remained safely airborne, out of their reach.
They couldn't keep this up much longer. The fight was turning into a vicious cycle, and one
thing was obvious: they needed stronger players who could fight in the air. Without that, this
battle was a losing game.
[Ian_Deutsch]: "Skywarden out here saving the day. MVP move. Protect the queen!"
[EvilNCarnate]: "Marquis Orias probably thinking, 'How many of her are there?!" ["
[Taylor_Trout_0516]: "Charmelyn's clone game is next level. Acrobatics AND assault-she's
carrying this fight!"
[Darkstrider]: "Skywarden deserves a medal for that save. Someone get this man a coffee!"